EVS / Science

Birds Around Us

Class 2

🎯 Learning Objectives

📖 Let Us Begin!

Have you heard birds singing in the morning? Have you seen a crow sitting on a tree or a sparrow hopping on the ground?

Birds are all around us. They are beautiful creatures that can fly, sing, and build nests.

Let us learn about the birds around us!

Common Birds in India

BirdColourSpecial Feature
SparrowBrown and whiteSmall bird. Hops on the ground. Makes nests in houses.
CrowBlackVery clever bird. Eats almost anything. Caws loudly.
ParrotBright greenCan talk and copy human voices. Eats fruits and seeds.
PeacockBlue and greenNational bird of India. Has beautiful feathers. Dances in rain.
PigeonGrey and whiteVery common in cities. Used to carry messages long ago.
CuckooDark brownHas a sweet, melodious call. Sings "coo-coo".
Meena has a pet parrot named Mitthu. Mitthu can say "Hello Meena!" and "Good morning!" Parrots are very clever birds!

Parts of a Bird

All birds have the same basic parts:

PartWhat It Does
WingsHelp the bird fly through the air
FeathersCover the body. Keep the bird warm. Help in flying.
BeakUsed to eat food, build nests, and drink water
EyesBirds have very sharp eyesight
Legs and clawsUsed to walk, perch on branches, and catch food
TailHelps the bird balance and steer while flying

What Do Birds Eat?

BirdWhat It Eats
SparrowSeeds, grains, and small insects
CrowAlmost anything — grains, fruits, insects, scraps
ParrotFruits, seeds, and nuts
PeacockSeeds, insects, small lizards, and berries
EagleFish, small animals, and snakes
PigeonSeeds and grains

Birds That Cannot Fly

Most birds can fly, but some birds cannot fly at all!

Ostrich — The largest bird in the world. It cannot fly but can run very fast.

Penguin — Lives in cold places. Cannot fly but is an excellent swimmer.

Emu — A large bird from Australia. Cannot fly but runs fast.

Arjun was surprised to learn that penguins are birds! "But they swim, not fly!" he said. His teacher explained, "Yes, they are birds — they have feathers and beaks — but they cannot fly!"

📝 Key Words

WordMeaning
FeathersThe soft covering on a bird's body
BeakThe hard, pointed mouth of a bird
NestA home built by birds to lay eggs and raise young ones
MigrateWhen birds travel to another place in a different season
MelodiousHaving a sweet, pleasant sound
⭐ Key Points to Remember

✏️ Practice Questions

A. Fill in the Blanks
1. The is the national bird of India.
2. A parrot is in colour.
3. Birds use their to eat food and build nests.
4. The is the largest bird in the world and cannot fly.
5. Birds build to lay eggs and raise their young ones.
B. Multiple Choice Questions
1. Which bird can copy human voices?
(a) Crow(b) Sparrow(c) Parrot(d) Pigeon
2. Which bird cannot fly but can swim?
(a) Peacock(b) Parrot(c) Penguin(d) Pigeon
3. What do sparrows eat?
(a) Fish and snakes(b) Seeds and insects(c) Only fruits(d) Only water
C. Short Answer Questions
1. Name four common birds found in India.
2. Name three parts of a bird and say what each part does.
3. Name two birds that cannot fly.
🎨 Fun Activity -- Bird Watching!

Look outside your window or in your garden for one week. Write down every bird you see.

Bird I SawColourWhere I Saw It

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Science / EVS -- Class 2

Topic: Birds Around Us
Name: ____________________________Class: 2Date: ________________
Learning Objectives
Let Us Begin!

Birds are all around us. They are beautiful creatures that can fly, sing, and build nests. Common birds in India include sparrow, crow, parrot, peacock, pigeon, and cuckoo. Let us learn about the birds around us!

Common Birds and Their Features
BirdColourWhat It Eats
SparrowBrown and whiteSeeds, grains, small insects
CrowBlackAlmost anything
ParrotBright greenFruits, seeds, nuts
PeacockBlue and greenSeeds, insects, berries
PigeonGrey and whiteSeeds and grains

Meena has a pet parrot named Mitthu. Mitthu can say "Hello Meena!" Parrots are very clever birds!

Parts of a Bird and Birds That Cannot Fly

Parts of a bird: Wings (for flying), Feathers (cover body), Beak (for eating), Eyes (sharp sight), Legs and claws (for walking and perching), Tail (for balance).

Birds that cannot fly: Ostrich (largest bird, runs fast), Penguin (swims well), Emu (runs fast).

Arjun was surprised to learn that penguins are birds! They have feathers and beaks but cannot fly. They swim instead!

Key Words and Meanings
WordMeaning
FeathersThe soft covering on a bird's body
BeakThe hard, pointed mouth of a bird
NestA home built by birds to lay eggs
MigrateWhen birds travel to another place in a different season
MelodiousHaving a sweet, pleasant sound

Science / EVS -- Class 2 (continued)

Topic: Birds Around Us -- Practice
Key Points to Remember
Practice Questions

A. Fill in the Blanks

  1. The is the national bird of India.
  2. A parrot is in colour.
  3. Birds use their to eat food and build nests.
  4. The is the largest bird in the world and cannot fly.
  5. Birds build to lay eggs and raise their young ones.

B. Multiple Choice Questions

  1. Which bird can copy human voices?
    (a) Crow(b) Sparrow(c) Parrot(d) Pigeon
  2. Which bird cannot fly but can swim?
    (a) Peacock(b) Parrot(c) Penguin(d) Pigeon
  3. What do sparrows eat?
    (a) Fish and snakes(b) Seeds and insects(c) Only fruits(d) Only water

C. Short Answer Questions

  1. Name four common birds found in India.
  2. Name three parts of a bird and say what each part does.
  3. Name two birds that cannot fly.
Fun Activity -- Bird Watching!

Look outside your window or in your garden for one week. Write down every bird you see.

Bird I SawColourWhere I Saw It